Combat Missions
Combat Missions is a one hour long reality TV show produced by Mark Burnett and hosted by former Survivor castaway, Rudy Boesch, that aired from January to April in 2002 on the USA Network. It pits four teams of highly-experienced military and police operatives against each other in physical challenges and "mission" scenarios. Each team has a call sign and corresponding color. The four teams are Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta. The team members were past and present members of SWAT, the United States Army Special Forces, the Navy SEALs, Marine Recon, the CIA Special Operations Group, the Delta Force, and the U.S. Army Rangers. The mission scenarios has each team face off against the opposing "Shadow force" using MILES gear in real-life combat situations. The show was not picked up for a second season. Scott Helvenston, one of the contestants from the Delta team went on to work for Blackwater USA in Iraq after the show and was killed in action on March 31, 2004.
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Plot Summary
During World War II, a group of American soldiers embarks on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines to retrieve vital intelligence.
Critical Reception
Combat Missions received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its low production values and uninspired storytelling. It is often cited as an example of a low-budget war film that fails to deliver on its premise.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from poor acting and a derivative plot.
- Production values are significantly lacking, contributing to an unconvincing war atmosphere.
- Lacks the tension and excitement expected from a war action film.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Combat Missions are scarce, but the limited feedback available suggests a strong dislike for the film, citing a weak script and unengaging action sequences.
Fun Fact
Combat Missions is a direct-to-video release and is often confused with other war films with similar titles.
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